After almost five years on the market, Billy Joel has finally sold his residence in the Hamptons for just under $19.95M, the New York Post reports. The ocean-front home is located in Sagaponack, New York and was purchased by Joel in 2007 from the previous owner, the late Roy Scheider, of Jaws. The mansion is … Continue reading Billy Joel Sells Hamptons Beach House for Over $19M →

Librarian of Congress James H. Billington has announced that Billy Joel will be this  year’s recipient of the prestigious Library of Congress Gershwin Prize for Popular Song. The Prize honors an artist whose career reflects lifetime achievement in promoting song as a vehicle of musical expression and cultural understanding. The selection is made by the … Continue reading Billy Joel to Receive Gershwin Prize →

In a newly released clip from Billy Joel’s forthcoming DVD, A Matter of Trust – The Bridge To Russia, which chronicles his 1987 tour of the country, Joel reveals that he sought treatment at a famous clinic after losing his voice one night. “The put me in this little room which kind of looked like … Continue reading Billy Joel Tries ‘Strong American Medicine’ in 1987 Russia [WATCH] →

During his appearance on The Tonight Show Starring Jimmy Fallon on Thursday night, Billy Joel joined the late night host to perform a looped rendition of “The Lion Sleeps Tonight” using an iPad app and the help of house band The Roots. Joel is currently on tour in the US with upcoming dates in Cleveland, … Continue reading Billy Joel and Jimmy Fallon Loop ‘The Lion Sleeps Tonight’ →

Billy Joel surprised his audience at Madison Square Garden on Friday night, when he invited AC/DC’s Brian Johnson on stage for a rendition of the AC/DC hit “You Shook Me All Night Long.” “That’s how it’s done!” Joel said, as Johnson left the stage. Check out the video below.

Twenty-six years ago, Billy Joel took his family, his music and his concert show to the former Soviet Union. Now, this feature-length documentary film looks back at the triumphs and difficulties encountered in creating the first fully staged rock ‘n’ roll show in the USSR. The film is directed by Emmy®-winning documentarian, Jim Brown. Tune … Continue reading ‘Billy Joel: A Matter Of Trust – The Bridge To Russia’ Documentary Airing on Showtime Tonight →

Billy Joel and Carlos Santana are among five people to receive the highest national honors this year for influencing American culture through the arts. Announced Thursday, fellow Kennedy Center Honorees include jazz pianist Herbie Hancock, opera singer Martina Arroyo and actress Shirley MacLaine. Read: Billy Joel Sanctions Authorized Biography A concert in their honor will … Continue reading Billy Joel and Carlos Santana to Receive Kennedy Center Honors →

Billy Joel says recent comments he made regarding retirement were taken out of context. In March, he told ABC News Radio that the festival dates he has in April would be “a big test”. “I want to see if it’s time for me to get off the stage,” he said. But in the new issue … Continue reading Billy Joel Puts Retirement Rumors to Rest →

Legendary producer, engineer and recording innovator Phil Ramone passed away Saturday morning at the age of 79. No cause of death has been announced, however CNN reports that he was in a New York hospital at the time. Ramone collaborated with a long list of stars including Bob Dylan, Paul McCartney, Paul Simon, Billy Joel, … Continue reading Legendary Producer Phil Ramone Passes Away →

This video of Billy Joel performing “New York State of Mind” with a Vanderbilt University student recently surfaced after Joel did “An Evening of Questions and Answers and a Little Bit of Music” at the school last month. Check it out below. More videos >

The Rolling Stones have announced that they will add another New York show to their schedule this week by joining the all-star packed line-up for 12-12-12 – the benefit concert to aide those affected by Hurricane Sandy.  Taking place on Wednesday night at Madison Square Garden 12-12-12 already features an impressive list of performers including: … Continue reading Rolling Stones Join 12-12-12 Line-up →

Eric Clapton and Coldplay frontman Chris Martin have been added to the lineup for the Sandy Benefit Concert at Madison Square Garden on December 12th. They join the likes of Bon Jovi, Dave Grohl, Billy Joel, Alicia Keys, Bruce Springsteen & The E Street Band, Eddie Vedder, Roger Waters, Kanye West, The Who and Paul … Continue reading Eric Clapton Added to Sandy Benefit Concert Lineup →